The model name is bunn special which was manufactured from 19 to 1930 and considered one of illinois watch cos fine and accurate railroad pocket watches. If you dont have the capability to save it as a pdf, you can take a screenshot of the pocket card license and store it as a photo on your smartphone or tablet. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Illinois pocket watch for sale in uk view 57 bargains.
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Everyone values their victorinox pocket knife, from tradespeople to statesmen. Checking the references listed in the illinois watch company encyclopedia article and looking at your pictures, illinois movement serial number 4557711 can be seen to be as you partially know a 16size, 21jewel, model 7, grade no. The most valuable pocket watch created was designed by patek philippe, who created the watch in 1932 for new york banker henry graves, jr. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. Antique and vintage hamilton and illinois wristwatches. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. In 1885 the company name was changed to the illinois watch company. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. Copays apply for american indians and alaska natives. This is an illinois watch co,sangamo special rr watch,as far as i can tell is was built in 1924 and its all original and still runs.
Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. We invite you to learn a little about the fascinating history of your vintage illinois watch and contact us if we can assist you with the repair or restoration of your antique illinois watch. Illinois watch parts illinois pocket watch hands illinois staffs illinois watch mainsprings illinois 16 size pocket watch parts illinois 12 and 14 size clutch lever spring, set spring. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. The illinois watch company model in 7 jewel, 11 jewel and 15 jewel. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Year made, number of units made similar to this one. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois. The alternative to this is the so called blue book, more properly know as the american pocket watches identification and price guide vol. When reading this serial number list, you should first find out the correct size of your watch and then match the serial number with the correct year of manufacture. I would like the value on this illinois pocket watch.
See todays illinois pocket watch for sale, best offer and auction. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers. The rockford watch company, located 93 miles from chicago on the rock river, began operation in 1873 using equipment purchased from the cornell watch company. Illinois watch company offers a free estimate for watch repair and safe, easy and free shipping. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping. Free estimates illinois watch company illinois watch. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. Illinois department of financial and professional regulation. Lot 325, cottone auctions may 2016 estimated price. Illnois 1214 size 4th model, 12 size 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th models. If youre looking for information on a specific brand, be sure to visit our watch company history pages. Antique 1878 illinois watch company pocket watch ebay.
This has a smooth gold filled case with hinged bale and lobed crown. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. Vintage illinois watch company goldtone mans pocket watch cool watches. The inaugural model was the stuart, followed by the mason, the miller, the currier, and finally the bunn special, a railroad watch that would become a. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. Hamilton continued to produce watches with the illinois name until 1939. Illinois watch repair specialists renaissance watch repair.
Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision. Their factory building was built in 187576, and was located on. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Expert repair for your vintage illinois pocket watch. While most pocket watches dont have that kind of value, any watch manufactured before 1800 is extremely rare and, depending on other factors, likely quite.
The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. A closeup view of an illinois 18 size 15 jewel miller marked adjusted keywind pocket watch movement. Illinois watch company pocket watch has been appraised by a professional specialist. To get a better feel of which watches are particularly successful at our auctions, take a look at some of the most expensive pocket watches to have sold on catawiki. Repairs are generally made within less than 30 days or less. Illinois pocket watch for sale high quality illinois watch co pocket watch, 17 jewel, 1906, fine and running. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are.
Our employees experience and passion enable us to develop all these products. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. By serial number, the first watch made was the stuart model, followed in order by the mason, bunn, miller, and finally the currier. Shop forand learn aboutantique illinois pocket watches. Founded in 1870 in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company sold its first watch movement under the name springfield watch company in 1872. Learn the keys to understanding antique pocket watch value. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17.
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